The landscape seemed bleak and lonely in this darkness, Jin Sung thought as he observed beyond the windshield. He knew he should feel excited about the new things that he learned from this small adventure. But the time of war grew nearer as the day passed. It was his duty to lead the soldiers to victory, to gain freedom, and make sure they return to their homes. He could not be excited, be happy, or relaxed just yet; it was not the time. Beyond this lonely horizon, people were living their life. Chattering and bargaining in the market. Screaming and sweating in the training ground. Or rumbling and thundering in the shooting field. Jin Sung snorted with a subtle smile as he thought of their efforts. He knew people would die, suffer, and cry. This was war. Nobody could prevent it. As long a

